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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for Pituitary adenoma
  1. Acromegaly 
    Acromegaly is a condition in which there is too much growth hormone (GH) in your body. ... Acromegaly is a rare condition. It is caused ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000321.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Pituitary tumor 
    A pituitary tumor is an abnormal growth in the pituitary gland. The pituitary is a small gland at the base of the brain. It regulates ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000704.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Prolactinoma 
    ... lactation). Prolactinoma is the most common type of pituitary tumor (adenoma) that produces a hormone. It makes up about 30% of all pituitary adenomas. Almost all pituitary tumors are noncancerous (benign). Prolactinoma ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000336.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Cushing disease 
    ... the base of the brain. A type of pituitary tumor called an adenoma is the most common cause. An adenoma is a benign tumor (not a cancer). With Cushing disease, the pituitary gland releases too much ACTH. ACTH stimulates production ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000348.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. McCune-Albright syndrome 
    ... surgery to remove the adrenal glands. Gigantism and pituitary adenoma will need to be treated with medicines that ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001217.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Parathyroid adenoma 
    ... glands occur, as well as tumors in the pituitary gland and pancreas. ... These include: Genetic disorders Taking the medicine lithium ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001188.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Parathyroid hyperplasia 
    ... glands occur, as well as tumors in the pituitary gland and pancreas. ... enlarged because vitamin D and calcium levels are too low.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001189.htm - Medical Encyclopedia